Puah

Puah is one of the two Hebrew midwives mentioned in Exodus 1:15-21, who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants, demonstrating faith and courage in the face of oppression.

During the time of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill newborn Hebrew boys to control the population. This context highlights the severe oppression faced by the Israelites and the moral dilemma presented to the midwives.

• Courage in Faith
• Divine Protection
• Resistance to Oppression

1. Exodus 1:17The midwives feared God and did not obey Pharaoh's command, illustrating their faith and moral integrity.
2. Exodus 1:20-21God rewarded the midwives for their actions, emphasizing the principle that God honors those who stand for righteousness.

1. Exodus 1:15-21The account of Puah and Shiphrah, the midwives who feared God and saved the lives of Hebrew children, leading to God's blessing upon them.

• Encourage standing firm in faith when faced with moral dilemmas.
• Recognize the importance of courage and integrity in the face of injustice.
• Acknowledge the significant contributions of women in biblical history and their impact on God's purposes.

• Demonstrates the importance of fearing God over human authority.
• Illustrates God's providence and protection for His people in times of crisis.
• Highlights the role of women in God's plan of salvation.

• Moses

  The actions of Puah and Shiphrah indirectly lead to the preservation of Moses, who would later become the deliverer of the Israelites.

• Shiphrah

  Puah is often mentioned alongside Shiphrah, and together they exemplify the theme of courageous women in the Bible who act in faith.